Uh oh. It’s happening again. More pumpkin! I let the lid off last week with Pumpkin Granola, and I’m back today with these supremely moist, fantastically fluffy, and harvest spice-y Vegan Pumpkin Muffins with Chocolate Chips.
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In the cosmos of pumpkin recipes, it arguably doesn’t get more basic than a chocolate chip pumpkin muffin. Or more delicious.
I’m also willing to argue that these Vegan Pumpkin Muffins should be one of the first treats you bake this fall.
Even if you think you are set with your go-to pumpkin recipes.
Even if you aren’t actually vegan.
Even if you, like my crazy husband, don’t think chocolate chips and pumpkin belong together (WHAT?). Even if you leave the chocolate chips out, these Vegan Pumpkin Muffins still taste heavenly. That is how good they are.
How to Make the Best Vegan Pumpkin Muffins
As basic as a pumpkin muffin can be, they are also tricky to get right.
If you’ve been reading my blog for awhile, you know that I consider muffins Very Serious Business. Remember when I celebrated my 5-year blogiversary with Chocolate Zucchini Muffins instead of cake? THAT is how much I love a good muffin.
And I’m a little, er, particular. (It took me multiple tries to get these Healthy Pumpkin Muffins exactly right, and it was SO worth it.)
A good muffin must be:
- Sweet but not too sweet.
- Full of healthy ingredients without actually tasting like health food.
- Fluffy. They must be fluffy. (Example: Almond Flour Pumpkin Muffins and Raspberry Muffins.)
- Fast. The batter needs to take no more than 15 minutes to prep. I’m not sure about you, but typically when I want a muffin, I wanted it five minutes ago.
The requirements are out, and the results are in: these Vegan Pumpkin Muffins are very, very good.
They meet my every muffin requirement and may have even usurped my favorite Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread for my go-to pumpkin breakfast recipe!
If you’ve been looking for a healthy pumpkin muffin recipe that still tastes great, these Vegan Pumpkin Muffins are it.
The recipe is 100% whole grain, contains no sugar (the refined kind—thank you maple syrup!), and for those with dietary restrictions, this is a recipe for pumpkin muffins without eggs or dairy.
In place of the egg, I used a flax egg, which is a trendy way of saying that I stirred together ground flaxseed and water, let the mix hang out for five minutes to thicken, then added it to the batter.
Like in my Vegan Zucchini Bread recipe, this “flax egg” acts like a regular egg to bind the muffins and help them rise.
The flaxseed swap won’t work in every recipe (the pumpkin muffins only need 2 eggs, so it’s a small portion of the batter), but it was ultra successful in these now egg-free pumpkin muffins.
Bonus: flax is filled with nutrients, so it gives the Vegan Pumpkin Muffins an extra healthy boost. If you don’t need the muffins to be vegan, you can certainly use a regular egg instead.
If you are in the market for easy breakfast recipes you can prep in advance for busy school mornings, work mornings, or, let’s be honest, life mornings (or in the unlikely event of leftovers), these Vegan Pumpkin Muffins are freezer friendly.
How to Store and Freeze These Muffins
- To Store. Store muffins according to this guide for How to Store Muffins.
- To Freeze. I like to wrap mine individually and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months, then any time I need a quick boost, reheat one gently in the microwave. Overnight thawing is ideal, but when a lady needs her pumpkin muffin, a lady needs her pumpkin muffin. My fellow muffin lovers, I know you understand.
More Pumpkin Treats
- Almond Flour Pumpkin Muffins
- Vegan Pumpkin Bread
- Pumpkin Banana Bread
- Healthy Pumpkin Bread
- Paleo Pumpkin Bread
- Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
- Pumpkin Pull Apart Bread
- Check out my full list of healthy pumpkin recipes.
Vegan Pumpkin Muffins
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
- ½ cup pure maple syrup plus 2 tablespoons
- ¼ cup melted cooled coconut oil
- 1 cup pumpkin purée not pumpkin pie filling
- ¼ cup almond milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups white whole wheat flour plus 2 tablespoons
- 1 ¼ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice*
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips mini or regular—I used mini; dairy free if you’d like the muffins to be vegan
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir the flaxseed meal together with 5 tablespoons water. Set aside for 5 minutes to thicken (this creates 2 “flax eggs.”) Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and lightly coat 10 cups in a standard 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray.
- In the bowl of a standard mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a large mixing bowl, combine the maple syrup and coconut oil until well blended. Add the thickened flaxseed mixture and beat until fully combined. On low speed, beat in the pumpkin puree, almond milk, and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the white whole wheat flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients all at once to the wet ingredients. By hand, stir with a wooden spoon or spatula, just until the flour disappears. The batter will be very thick. Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle over the top if desired.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. For the tallest, fluffiest muffins, I like to use a scoop like this one, which ensures even portions and helps the muffins rise. Fill each cup almost to the top. (My pan yielded 10 muffins. Yours may be a little more or less.) Sprinkle the tops with the remaining chocolate chips. Bake for 26 to 28 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Place the pan on a wire rack and let cool for 5 minutes. With a fork or dull knife, very gently remove the muffins from the pan and place them on a wire rack to finish cooling (do not let them sit in the pan for too long or the heat let off by the muffins expanding will be trapped in the pan and cause the edges to become soggy). Enjoy!
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Notes
- If you do not need the pumpkin muffins to be vegan, you can replace the flax eggs (2 tablespoons flaxseed meal + 5 tablespoons water) with 2 large eggs at room temperature (omit the water).
- No pumpkin pie spice? Use 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice.
- If you’d like the muffins to be vegan, be sure to use dairy-free chocolate chips.
- I haven’t yet experimented with making these muffins gluten free. If you’d like to try, I would recommend starting with a 1:1 baking blend like this one.
- Store muffins according to this guide for How to Store Muffins.
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I made these today. They are moist and delicious. The only thing I did different is added more chocolate chips. I probably added 3/4 cup instead of 1/2 cup. Will definitely make these again. Simple, quick, and delicious.
Sharon, your batch sounds delicious and extra chocolatey! Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try and taking the time to report back.
Took the survey! Made these muffins tonight, can’t wait to try one tomorrow morning!!!
I took the survey and am excited to make these muffins. I love pumpkin muffins!
I took the survey! And I can’t wait to make these–they look delicious.
Looking forward to making these but minus the chips. Sorry I side with your husband. I like chocolate and pumpkin but not together. I will use pecans or pepitas.
That version also sounds delicious. I hope you enjoy the muffins, Maria!
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Bring it on!!
These muffins are just delicious. So soft and pumpkin-y with a lovely light texture. I used chocolate/peanut butter chips as I had them on hand. Wonderful fall breakfast treat, yum yum… although it was 91 here today!! It was a toss up between this and your chocolate chip pumpkin bread. That may be next!! ?
HOORAY Patricia, I’m so happy to hear you loved the muffins! Thanks so much for giving them a try and reporting back. :)
Can’t wait to test this recipe. Thanks for the inspiration. And yes, I love almond milk and I took the survey. I will be looking for more baking recipes that include Almond Milk now, as I am a professional baker. Thank you again.
I’ve made these muffins three times for family and co-workers and everyone has told me the same thing, that they are delicious. These muffins are one of my favourite to bake and eat. They don’t take long to put together and I don’t find them to be a very heavy muffin (which I like). These muffins are awesome!
WOOHOO! I truly appreciate your taking the time to leave a review on the recipes you’ve made! I’m happy to hear these were enjoyed by all!
Took the survey and am looking forward to trying this recipe. It sounds wonderful.
I just made these muffins and they came out as gorgeous as yours! That never happens!!! Even my husband said they look yummy. I used eggs and milk instead of the flax eggs and almond milk. I can’t wait to eat one for dessert tonight. And another for breakfast tomorrow morning. :)
Jessica, HOORAY! I’m so glad you enjoyed the muffins. Thanks for taking the time to give them a try and share how it went!
I took the survey – not sure if it’s too late to be entered into the drawing.
I was looking for a pumpkin pie alternative for vegan friends coming for Thanksgiving tomorrow, and this looks perfect, plus I use to LOVE the pumpkin chocolate chip muffins my teacher made int he 7th grade. I look forward to trying this out!
Cris, the giveaway is closed, but I hope you all love the muffins!!
I made these muffins subbing ripe banana for half the coconut oil and sprinkled with pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries instead of chocolate chips on top, and they are possibly the best tasting muffins I’ve ever made. Very fluffy, and a perfect combination of pumpkin and chocolate. Thank you for the recipe!
Thank you so much for sharing this awesome review and your tweaks! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed the muffins!
Hi Erin,
I made this to share at work where a co-worker is vegan. It was a tremendous hit! Even non-vegan co-workers said they couldn’t believe the muffins were vegan; the muffins were so very moist! I followed your recipe exactly except for adding a little more spice. The batter I had made a dozen muffins and there were no leftovers. Thank you so much! I plan to explore more of your recipes.
Hooray! I’m so happy to hear the muffins were a hit. Thank you for sharing this review!
Oil sub? I’m a whole food plant based person, and thus no oils of any kind.
Jade, I am afraid the oil is needed in this recipe. You might try these blender banana muffins instead! https://www.wellplated.com/banana-oatmeal-muffins/. They are made without any oil.
These muffins turned out pretty well. They weren’t quite as sweet as I was expecting but they were still tasty. I served mine warm with peanut butter (I skipped the chocolate chips). I can even see serving the muffins with a fall soup since they are quite hearty and not as dessert-like as other muffins. Thank you for the recipe! :)
Glad you enjoyed the muffins, Elizabeth! Thanks so much for taking the time to report back.
Fantastically delicious, thank you! I made them vegan organic with sprouted whole wheat flour and Costco Almond milk and made my own pumpkin spice mixture. I made 3.5 times the recipe for a gathering.
I am SO happy to hear it, thank you for sharing this wonderful review!
Hi, can you tell me if it would be ok to use regular plain flour in this recipe?
And recommend adaptations for mini muffins?
Hi Erin, yes, you can use all-purpose flour! Mini muffins will be done a lot faster than a standard-size muffin, so I recommend starting to check for doneness early, starting around half the time.
Hi Erin,
This looks delicious. I can’t wait to try it this weekend. Question, could you use chia eggs instead of flax eggs?
Thanks!
Hi Annita! While I have not tried this recipe with chia eggs, you could experiment with it. If you decide to try it, I’d love to hear how it turns out!
Love, love , love! I followed all measurements exactly, and I used semi-sweet mini chips because it was either that or dark chocolate morsels, and I thought those were too large for these delicate muffins. I waited until after people tasted them to tell them that they were vegan and whole wheat – they had no clue! Everyone loved these, as did I! Thank you so much for this recipe!
YAY! I’m so happy to hear that this recipe was a hit, Erika! Thank you for taking the time to share this kind review!
These are so amazing, my whole family loved them. Thanks
Thank you for taking the time to share this kind review, Jo! I’m so happy you loved the recipe!
These are divine! Thank you, thank you! I made them as minis (15 minutes to bake, makes about 32 muffins) and they turned out beautifully. My vegan friend will be thrilled!
YAY! I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe, Ali! Thank you for taking the time to share this kind review!
I made these this morning, using all purpose flour and regular milk (because that’s what I had on hand) I used cinnamon chips instead of chocolate chips. These we’re SO good. I have been trying to get into the pumpkin a little more and these were tender and perfectly spiced. Thank you!
I’m so happy that you enjoyed this recipe, Courtney! Thank you for taking the time to share this kind review!
These are THE BEST PUMPKIN MUFFINS ever!! I will never make something different. I added a tad less maple syrup because I hate using so much, but these are amazing! I’ve bought a ton of pumpkins to freeze just so I can make these year round. BRAVO!
This makes my day!! I’m so happy to hear that this recipe was a hit, Samantha! Thank you for taking the time to share this kind review!
This recipe is a taste from heaven! I used 2 of those 6 muffin XL pans and doubled all the ingredients! Used gluten-free flour (I think from Bob’s), and used Ripple Unflavored “milk”. I subbed the chocolate chips with chunky semi-sweet chocolate chunks and added walnuts! I cooked for it for 31 minutes or so (checking the batch with a toothpick) and let it sit for 20 minutes once the toothpick came out doughless ? . Oh my goodness, your recipe…SOOO MOIST. SO YUMMY, and all of it gluten-free AND vegan? You have blessed my family’s Thanksgiving! Thank you so much!
This MADE my day! I’m so happy to hear that this recipe was a hit, Dee! Thank you for taking the time to share this kind review!
I just made these muffins. They are very moist and delicious and they rose beautifully.
I made three small changes – I used stevia instead of maple syrup; for the oil, I used a combination of yogurt and olive oil; also, I used walnuts instead of chocolate chips (family members have dietary restrictions). Great recipe.
Thanks.
I’m so happy to hear that this recipe was a hit, Fareeda! Thank you for taking the time to share this kind review!
These look amazing! Do you think I could use a neutral tasting oil with good results as a substitute to the coconut oil?
Hi Joy! Yes, you can swap for a different oil or melted butter. I hope you love the recipe!
I love anything pumpkin so I was looking for an easy and yummy pumpkin muffin recipe, and gave this one a shot. They are SO good!! So pumpkiny and moist. I did try using 1:1 gluten free flour with this recipe and had no issues! I used the same ratio of flour as your recipe listed.
I’m so happy to hear that this recipe was a hit, Megan! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
I just made these, but no matter how long I cooked them, they came out really mushy, and seem raw. Is there too much pumpkin purée? Also I used a GF flour instead, could that have been the problem?
Hi Paige, I’m sorry to hear that you had trouble with these muffins. It’s so hard to say what might’ve happened without being in the kitchen with you. I haven’t tested these with gluten free flour myself, but it should work fine. I hope you were still able to enjoy them!
I just doubled this muffin recipe and wow! These are absolutely delicious. Thank you so very much for sharing, my family and I are really enjoying these!
I’m so happy that you enjoyed them, Natalia! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
These are fantastic! They rose beautifully and have a perfect muffin texture. The flavor is also great. Will definitely make these again! Thank you!
I’m so happy that you enjoyed them, Stacey! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
So goood!!! I made them gluten free as well at altitude and they were perfect!!
I’m so happy that you enjoyed them, Bonnie! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
Boy are these delicious- wonderful flavor, wonderful texture! I used raisins instead of the chips, because my mom used to make pumpkin raisin muffins when I was little. Dare I say these were better than hers? I’m allergic the coconut, so I subbed in vegetable oil, and that worked perfectly!
I’m so happy that you enjoyed them, Lori! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
These were delicious! They quickly disappeared in our house, with not only my vegan child eating them but the whole family enjoying them! Will make again.
I’m so happy that you enjoyed them, Karen! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
Followed the recipe exactly. The muffins never cooked inside. They were gooey in the inside. No matter how long I cooked them. They even started to crust hard on the outside but remained uncooked inside. Very disappointed. I was looking to serve these in the morning but for now they will serve the trash. I’ve never had this happen before.
I’m sorry to hear that the muffins didn’t turn out perfectly for you, Zara. It’s so hard to say what might’ve happened without being in the kitchen with you. I (and other readers) have really enjoyed these, so I wish they would’ve been a hit for you too!
Hi Erin,
I’ve started making these muffins and I will leave a rating after I have actually made them and tasted them. I’m looking at comments for helpful tips and bummed out that many people have left 5 star ratings without even making them. That’s not helpful, and kind of defeats the point of the rating system. People can be encouraging that a recipe looks good without rating it. Just had to crab about that for a minute. I know it isn’t your fault.
I hope you enjoy the muffins, Kelly! Many people who made them have left reviews as well (and loved them!), so I hope those can be helpful for you.
These were very good! Made them as the recipe called for, except I subbed a few tablespoons of oil for a few tablespoons of mashed bananas. Thanks for the yummy recipe.
I’m so happy that they were a hit, Kelly! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
These are the best vegan muffins I’ve made in a long time! I didn’t have flax, used chia instead; also decreased the maple syrup amount. They turned out delicious, and my daughter agrees. Perfect muffins, and I love that this recipe calls for a full cup of pumpkin. Thank You!
I’m so happy that you enjoyed them, Patricia! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
I’ve made these two more times, and used a mix of GF + buckwheat flours; this time I used a combination of maple syrup + blackstrap molasses to total 1/3 c sweetener. Still my favorite muffin recipe, and an appreciated treat for my daughter. Fantastic to have with a bit of oatmeal for breakfast. Thanks again! (^_^)
I am so so happy to hear that Patricia! Thanks for taking time to leave this review.
Wasn’t a fan. Very chewy and elastic. I ended up throwing them all away.
I’m sorry to hear that these muffins weren’t a hit for you, Amber. I (and many other readers) have enjoyed them, so I truly wish you would’ve too!
I’ve made these muffins like 5 times in the past 4 months (quarantine baking!) I love them so much. My family was a little weary of the idea of flax eggs, but these muffins sold them.
So pleased to hear that Lori, thank you for sharing!!
Really delicious. I was surprised at how moist they were. Whole wheat flour muffins have a tendency to be dense, but these were really good! I almost felt like I was cheating on my healthy diet and the smell in my kitchen was amazing.
I’m so happy that you enjoyed them, Kim! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
These are hands down the best muffins I have ever made! They are so soft and the pumpkin flavor is perfect! During the fall time I make these almost every week (and sometimes in the summer too lol). I have tried these muffins with and without chocolate chips and they’re delicious both ways! Thank you so much for the recipe!
Hi Madison! So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for this kind review!
Can one use almond flour? Thanks!
Hi Bhavana! I’ve not tested this specific recipe with almond flour but I do have an almond flour pumpkin muffin recipe. https://www.wellplated.com/vegan-pumpkin-muffins/ Hope this helps!
Love these muffins! Definitely my go-to vegan pumpkin muffin recipe. I typically use regular whole wheat flour, and they aren’t dense or dry. But, they usually are done closer to 23 minutes. They are delicious and don’t last more than a couple days around here!!
Hi Katherine! So glad you enjoyed the muffins! Thank you for this kind review!
Made this recipe yesterday followed exactly, only subbing oat milk for almond. Just not a great muffin. Barely any pumpkin flavor, unpleasant gummy texture rather than a nice muffin crumb. Bummed bc I wasted some premium ingredients (1/2 cup of maple! Fancy chocolate chips…) making these….
I’m sorry that this wasn’t to your tastes, Jennifer. I (and many other readers) have enjoyed the recipe, so I truly wish you would’ve too!
These were the BEST vegan pumpkin muffins! I recently became vegan and this was my first vegan baking recipe I’ve tried! It was a huge success. Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipe! They are absolutely delicious and everyone in my family loves them! I used oat flour & applesauce (instead of flour & oil)! The muffins were so moist and fluffy! They had the perfect amount of sweetness as well! Thanks once again!!
Hi Anjali! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
We moved this past summer, and I still haven’t found my go-to pumpkin muffin recipe. That led me to this recipe, which is super yummy! The kids love it, too. The muffins are moist and so scrumptious. It’s our new go-to recipe. I’ve made it 3 times in the last month.
Hi Marilea! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
These are very tasty. I used all purpose white flour because that’s what I had on hand.
Hi Patty! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
I make these muffins AT LEAST 6 times a year! This has been my go to healthy recipe for muffins for probably 3 years. I love how easy they come together, how good they are even after frozen and (especially) the flavor. Omg my house smelled heavenly today!
Side note: don’t fret if you don’t have the exact ingredients/the muffins aren’t vegan. I used what I had today (all purpose flour, olive oil, regular eggs, etc.) and the recipe was just as perfect as always!
Thanks, Erin, for such good family friendly recipes. I cannot even tell you how many we have on rotation!
Hi Elizabeth! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
Great recipe; easily amended. I only had one can of pumpkin, but needed to double the recipe. So I used one can pumpkin, one can of carrots, and half of a banana. Then I used honey instead of maple syrup because I didnt have any on hand. I threw together a rolled oat streusel topping and it was amazingly delicious! My kids inhaled them.
Glad it worked out for you Carrie!
These are so delicious. My kids love it and I’ve made these muffins already quite a few times now. Always turn out great. Thank you for the recipe!
Hi Zoe! So glad you enjoyed this recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
These were great, I had to make a couple of substitutions: olive oil, spelt flour and chia seed “eggs”. Spectacular results. The lower oven temp with a longer bake time yields a just right muffin!
I added walnuts along with the chocolate chips. Excellent recipe!
Great to hear! Thanks Robin!
I gave it a four only because I made some alterations – I used avocado and safflower oil combo-and substituted egg whites for the whole egg/flax meal portion. I also used Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 gluten free flour. I think I just made too many substitutions all at once. Next time I will use Pamela’s Pancake and Baking Mix. The Red Mill just left a gritty texture to the muffin but It was very heavy and dense. I could have baked it 25 minutes and checked, but I made jumbo muffins (6) so I went with the 28 minutes. All in all, it tasted a bit “flat”, but with will all I did, I am not surprised. It is definitely a great recipe. I just took all the good stuff out of it! (Can’t have coconut oil or eggs)
Glad it worked out for you Susie!
What temperature should the oven preheat to? The recipe doesn’t state
Hi Cathyward, it is written out in Step 1. “Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F”. Hope you enjoy the muffins!
These are perfection. Made with gluten free flour. Delicious!
So glad it worked out for you Sandy!
I have been making these muffins every year around Thanksgiving for a while now and they are always a hit! I usually use eggs instead of the flax seed mixture but they are so easy. I’ve taken them to work and fed my family, and everyone loves them! They really take no time but are so flavorful and moist! I put chocolate chips in them and on top! Love this recipe so much and is a staple in my family!
Yay! So glad to hear, Lauren! Thank you!